Torrance Mesothelioma Lawyers

Mesothelioma-Only Practice. Legal & Medical Advocacy Since 1990.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos cancer, the path forward can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and deeply unfair. The diagnosis brings immediate physical, emotional, and financial pressure on patients and families alike. At Worthington & Caron, PC, our entire practice is devoted to people affected by asbestos-related illness. Mesothelioma representation isn’t one service among many. It’s the only thing we do, and it’s been the only thing we’ve done since 1990.

We’ve built an extensive database that traces asbestos exposure to specific products, job sites, and manufacturers. That foundation lets us investigate how and where exposure likely occurred, identify every responsible party, build evidence-backed cases, and represent our clients through settlement talks or trial. We serve mesothelioma patients and their families in Torrance and across Los Angeles County.

Contact us at (800) 831-9399 to speak with someone who can help you start exploring your legal options. Let us carry the legal burden so you can focus on your health, your time, and your family.

A Law Firm That Puts Mesothelioma Clients First

Since 1990, we’ve focused exclusively on asbestos-related cases. That singular focus shapes everything about how we work. We limit our caseload intentionally so every client gets our full attention, not a fraction of it. Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a future that deserves individualized care, not a templated legal strategy.

Every case begins with a thorough review of your work and exposure history. We often interview former coworkers and examine environments and materials documented to contain asbestos. From there, we identify every responsible party and build a plan tailored to your specific circumstances. Our track record reflects that approach: more than $2.5 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements.

We handle every aspect of a claim, including:

• Investigation into the history of asbestos exposure
• Identification of liable parties and potential avenues for compensation
• Filing lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims
• Management of all legal paperwork and proceedings
• Negotiation with defendants and their insurers
• Courtroom representation when necessary

Mesothelioma cases require tracing exposure across decades of work history, multiple employers, and numerous asbestos-containing products. That complexity is exactly why focused, experienced representation matters. Clients in Torrance and across Los Angeles County count on us to carry that burden.

Understanding Mesothelioma & the Path Toward Justice

Mesothelioma affects the mesothelial tissue, most commonly the lining surrounding the lungs, and is directly linked to asbestos exposure. Despite growing evidence of its danger, asbestos was used for decades in shipyards, construction sites, industrial plants, and household insulation. Workers and their families were often unaware that the materials they handled daily could devastate their health years later.

Because mesothelioma can take 20, 30, or even 40 years to develop after exposure, many people are blindsided by the diagnosis and unsure where or how the exposure happened. That’s where the legal process becomes essential. Identifying the source of exposure and the companies responsible opens the door to financial relief and accountability. It means reconstructing your work history, mapping exposure timelines, and uncovering corporate negligence that may be decades old.

Our attorneys bring years of focused asbestos litigation experience to this work. We investigate thoroughly, act quickly, and advocate fiercely because we understand both the complexity of these cases and the urgency that a serious illness demands.

Advocacy That Reaches Beyond the Legal Process

A mesothelioma diagnosis changes everything. Your priority isn’t litigation. It’s finding the right medical team, exploring your treatment options, and being present for the people who matter most. Our role doesn’t stop at the courthouse steps.

We work closely with each client to explore the full range of treatment possibilities. Depending on the type and stage of mesothelioma, options may include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and participation in clinical trials. Through years of advocacy, we’ve built lasting relationships with leading mesothelioma doctors and treatment centers. These connections can give our clients faster access to top-tier care and new treatment opportunities.

Attorney Roger Worthington funded the Punch Worthington Research Laboratory at UCLA Medical School in memory of his father, David Punch Worthington, who died of asbestos lung cancer in 2006. Roger Worthington has donated over $1 million directly to research on early detection, prevention, treatment, and cure of asbestos-related mesothelioma. Our firm is actively involved with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and has contributed to mesothelioma research grants through a competitive peer-review process. In total, we’ve donated millions to research efforts. This isn’t charity work alongside our legal practice. It reflects the same commitment that brought us to this field in the first place.

For many clients, hope isn’t found in a courtroom. It’s in one more good day with family, in a treatment that’s working, and in having the financial resources to focus on living. We handle the legal work so you can focus on exactly that.

Asbestos Exposure in Torrance: Industries, Worksites, & Secondhand Risk

Torrance’s industrial history spans oil refining, automotive production, aerospace manufacturing, and general manufacturing. All sectors relied heavily on asbestos for insulation, fireproofing, and heat-resistant components through much of the 20th century. That history has left a lasting health legacy for many workers and their families.

Documented Torrance exposure sites and industries that appear in asbestos litigation and research include:

• Oil Refineries – Facilities including Mobil Oil Company, ARCO/General Petroleum Corp., Shell Chemical Company, and Dow Chemical Company used asbestos extensively for insulation and fireproofing around high-temperature equipment, putting workers at direct risk of inhaling airborne fibers.
• Automotive Manufacturing – Ford Motor Co. and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company used asbestos in brake linings, clutches, and gaskets. Disturbing these materials during manufacturing or repair released fibers that workers could inhale.
• Aerospace Manufacturing – Douglas Aircraft Company and other Torrance-area aerospace facilities used asbestos in insulation and heat-resistant components to meet demanding safety standards, exposing workers throughout production and maintenance.
• General Manufacturing – Columbia Steel Co., Harvey Aluminum, Barrington Mobar Inc., and other manufacturers used asbestos-containing materials in machinery, building construction, and industrial products across their operations.

Exposure risk didn’t end at the plant gate. Buildings constructed with asbestos-containing insulation and floor tiles can release fibers during renovation or as structures age, creating risk for later occupants and contractors who never worked in an industrial setting.

Perhaps the most significant and often overlooked risk is secondhand exposure. Family members of workers who carried asbestos fibers home on clothing, skin, or equipment were often unknowingly exposed to the same dangerous material. Individuals with no direct occupational contact can still develop mesothelioma, and legal avenues may be available to them as well.